Unclear whether James Harden will meet with 76ers in Colorado for training camp

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
76ers expect James Harden to eventually show up to camp, make situation ‘painful’ for organization, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 3:56 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“A guy that don’t care is a dangerous individual, and he is dangerous.”
@kendrickperkins now says James Harden has the leverage over the Sixers 🧐 pic.twitter.com/sIYaPdd4Tp – 3:23 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: The 76ers convened for the start of the season Monday without James Harden — though with a hope that, eventually, he will rejoin them.
“We’re working with (him) to resolve that in the best way for the 76ers and, hopefully, all parties.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:21 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
New @973ESPN story:
The Sixers remain adamant that they will only move James Harden for a player that improves their championship odds or for draft picks that can then be used to acquire that player.
Forget deadlines, it’s about when that offer comes.
973espn.com/as-long-as-it-… – 3:18 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
James Harden skips Philadelphia 76ers media day
nbcsports.com/nba/news/james… – 2:30 PM

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
A look at the James Harden situation in Philadelphia.
What happens when a player doesn’t show up?
via @YouTube
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo6IyX… – 2:11 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Going live with @DerekBodnerNBA
in 10 minutes. We’re talking media day — James Harden’s no-show, how the team is handling the current situation, and what hope (if any) we might have after hearing everyone speak
youtube.com/watch?v=j1OAPE… – 2:04 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
As the Sixers get ready to depart for training camp in Fort Collins, Colorado, James Harden is a no-show.
Reactions from Joel Embiid and Daryl Morey in the latest escalation of this months-long saga.
allphly.com/james-harden-f… – 1:30 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@RohanNadkarni:
Unpacking Holiday deal
Vindication for Joe Cronin?
Sixers Harden problem open.spotify.com/episode/5hBN5u… – 1:04 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
In an Uber on the way to the airport for Sixers camp, and a pop music station references the James Harden situation and then plays Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire.”
Philly, y’all. – 12:55 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid gives his thoughts on the James Harden saga and his immediate and long-term future in Philly #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/joel-emb… via @SixersWire – 12:37 PM

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Sixers’ star James Harden skips media day as no trade is imminent nj.com/sports/2023/10… – 12:19 PM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
To no one’s surprise, James Harden didn’t show up for 76ers Media Day Monday. And it’s not likely he’ll be at the team’s training camp in Colorado this week. What happens now? Our @ShamsCharania, @MikeVorkunov and I break it down, in @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4921541/2023/1… – 12:17 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers power forward P.J. Tucker says he still supports James Harden, who he calls his brother. Asked if he think we’ll see Harden with the Sixers, “That’s a good good question. I have no idea … I know he feels strongly about how he feels.” pic.twitter.com/5JbRdnl7Cb – 12:16 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
P.J. Tucker said his IG post with Harden was supporting his “brother” no matter what. But said it won’t impact how he will handle things professionally.
“I hope they figure it out soon. … I know (Harden) feels strongly about how he feels.” – 12:06 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers forward P.J. Tucker still has James Harden’s back. “That’s my brother. No question.” – 12:06 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
PJ Tucker says James Harden is “my brother” and that their relationship goes way beyond basketball but that what’s happening now “is what it is.”
Asked if he believes James Harden will be here at some point, Tucker says it’s a good question and that he “has no idea.” – 12:05 PM

Noah Levick @NoahLevick
PJ Tucker on James Harden: “That’s my brother. … Our relationship goes way beyond basketball, with the years we spent together. That aside, he has his ongoing thing and it is what it is. … The rest of us have to come, get ready to work and go play.” – 12:05 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
PJ Tucker says James Harden is my brother.
On the cryptic IG posts throughout the summer: “That’s me having my brother’s back.”
Says it is what it is, but the rest of us have to go to work. – 12:04 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Tucker on his support for Harden via social media: “That’s me having my brother’s back no matter what…that aside, he has his ongoing thing and at this point it is what it is. Whatever happens happens, the rest of us have to come here, go to work, and get ready to play” – 12:04 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers PG Pat Beverley on balancing being a friend of holdout James Harden and the wanting what’s best for his team: pic.twitter.com/1POEJCKls6 – 12:01 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
“The rim is still 10 feet tall. You put the ball in the hole and stop the other team from putting the ball in the hole. We’re not here to reinvent the wheel.” – Pat Beverley on how the team consolidates ball-handling duties and initiates offense with Harden perhaps not available. – 12:00 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Danny Green on balancing support for what Harden wants and what’s best for the team: “Gotta kinda be Switzerland” – 11:55 AM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Green said he has “years of practice” dealing with situations like the Harden one. Obviously had Simmons here, but also the Kawhi situation in San Antonio. – 11:55 AM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Danny Green on balancing wanting what Harden wants and what’s best for the team: “Gotta kinda be Switzerland” – 11:55 AM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Morey on James Harden: “He continues to seek a trade and we’re working with his representation to resolve that in the best way for the 76ers and hopefully all parties.” – 11:32 AM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
De’Anthony Melton on the James Harden situation: “For us, we’re just worried about whoever’s putting on a 76ers uniform for us…we’re ready to jump ball with anybody that’s here.” #Sixers – 11:26 AM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers forward Tobias Harris on what he learned two years ago from Ben Simmons holdout that could help the Sixers while James Harden remains away from the team. Harden, who wants to be traded, did not show up for today’s Media Day. pic.twitter.com/knnRPpGXhL – 11:15 AM

Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Furkan Korkmaz on relevant takeaways from Ben Simmons’ holdout two years ago: “I don’t know if it’s a good thing or bad thing to have experience in these types of situations.”
Korkmaz notes that James Harden is a great player, Sixers would like to have him back. – 11:11 AM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Tyrese Maxey on being without James Harden and on the Bucks and Celtics making major moves this off-season: pic.twitter.com/NSscIowUyj – 11:07 AM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Tobias Harris, on learning from the Ben Simmons holdout a few years ago, as James Harden begins his: “We just learned to control what we can control. Guys have been here working their tails off. … we’ve got each other here, and we’re ready to go.” – 11:03 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid last season:
With Harden — Without Harden —
33.4 PPG 32.0 PPG
10.4 RPG 9.5 RPG
3.5 APG 6.4 APG
56/35/86% 51/28/86% pic.twitter.com/oyxELByeiV – 11:01 AM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Daryl Morey addresses the James Harden situation at the moment as well as the attack on his character from Harden #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/sixers-d… via @SixersWire – 10:58 AM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Tyrese Maxey: “We hope that [Harden] comes in and plays.” – 10:54 AM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Tyrese Maxey, on the various scenarios the 76ers have in place, depending on when, or if, or if not, James Harden reports: “I’m ready for Plan A, B, C, all the way to Z.” – 10:53 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The relationship between James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers is destined to shatter down 💔
Not appearing at NBA Media Day, the 34-year-old shooting guard wants to move somewhere else, reportedly picking the LA Clippers as his favorite destination:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 10:50 AM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Embiid, if Harden’s out indefinitely: “James is a really good player. We love him on the team. If he’s here, great. ..If he’s not, we still have a job to do. When you play in Philly, it doesn’t matter who’s on the team, if there’s a belief there’s a chance to win a championship.” – 10:45 AM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid on the uncertainty surrounding Harden situation: “It doesn’t matter who’s on the team. I’m always going to believe we have a chance to win.”
“I love Philly. I’ve been here my whole career. … if we were to win a championship, it would be for the city and the fans.” – 10:42 AM

Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid stresses that, “if (James Harden) were to come back, we’d be happy to have him.”
He says he’s focused on controlling what he can. – 10:40 AM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid: “I’m happy with what we have.” Reinforces that he simply believes he needs to stay healthy all the way through the playoffs for this team to have a chance. He says he’s excited about what Tyrese Maxey can do, and hopes James Harden will be back in the fold. – 10:37 AM

Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid on the Harden situation:
“It’s been unfortunate what’s going on but the goal is to be together and win a championship.”
He adds: “As far as myself, I just want to win. Whatever it takes.” pic.twitter.com/SOB44miplr – 10:33 AM

Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid on James Harden saga: “I just want to win. Whatever puts us in that position … that’s all I care about.” – 10:33 AM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid says on the James Harden situation, “It’s been unfortunate what has been going on, but the goal is to be together and to try to win a championship. As far as myself, that’s what I’m focused on. Whatever it takes. … For myself, that’s all I care about.” – 10:32 AM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Morey said he and Harden had not spoken since early in the summer when the disgruntled point guard requested that Morey go thru his representation. – 10:24 AM

Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Morey on being called a liar by Harden: “ … Look, I think he’s a heck of a basketball player. I like him as a person. It was hard, I think, that he felt the right course of action for him was that. I think he’s a tremendous player who will help us if he chooses to be here.” – 10:21 AM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Daryl Morey says the last time he talked to James Harden was when Harden requested that the Sixers work with his representation to find a trade. – 10:21 AM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Morey says that he and Harden have not spoken since earlier this summer when Harden requested the trade and requested that everything go through his reputation – 10:20 AM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Daryl Morey on James Harden calling him a liar: “…I haven’t responded to that because I think it falls on its face. 20 years of work in the league, I always follow through on everything. Every top agent knows that…It’s disappointing that he handled it that way.” #Sixers – 10:19 AM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Morey on his interpretation of what Harden said this summer: “He said what he meant, and I think that was well reported on…i haven’t responded to that because i think it falls flat on its face” – 10:18 AM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers president Daryl Morey on the expectations for James Harden attending training camp after missing today’s Media Day: “He’s not here today and we expect him to participate like every other player.” – 10:17 AM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Nick Nurse says he wakes up every day with thoughts on how to win the title. Whether Harden shows up to camp or not, the focus remains on the title. #Sixers – 10:16 AM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Morey, on the turn w/Harden: “It was hard. I think there are many people who’ve worked with him for some time, but I’ve been right there with anyone else…I like him as a person. It was hard that he felt like that was the right course of action for him at that point.” – 10:15 AM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Morey on the deterioration of his relationship with Harden: “It was hard. … I think he’s a heck of a basketball player. I like him as a person. It’s hard that he thought that was the right course of action for him at this point.” – 10:14 AM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Daryl Morey says that James Harden is expected to participate in team activities, just as any player would be, despite not being present at Media Day. – 10:14 AM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Morey adds that they do expect Harden to attend training camp when considering he is under contract and on the roster #Sixers – 10:13 AM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
When asked if James Harden will be fined for not being here, Morey says he will be treated “like every other player under the rules of the CBA.” – 10:08 AM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Morey confirms that Harden is not at media day. Nick Nurse says he has a “Plan A” and “Plan B” depending on if Harden shows up to camp or moving forward. – 10:07 AM

Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
If the Philadelphia 76ers can’t find a deal for James Harden now, they could wait until December/January when recent free agents become trade-eligible.
Last month I looked at teams who could make mid-season offers, like the Bulls & Lakers, on @hoopshype.
hoopshype.com/lists/james-ha… – 10:07 AM

Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Daryl Morey on James Harden: “He’s not here today. He continues to seek a trade and we’re working with his representation to resolve that in the best way for the Sixers and hopefully, all parties.” – 10:07 AM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Daryl Morey on James Harden, who is absent from Sixers Media Day: “He continues to seek a trade, and we’re working with his representation to resolve that in the best way for the 76ers and for all parties.” – 10:06 AM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
More Morey, on Harden: “In terms of a trade, I will continue to work on those fronts. If he’s here, then coach will work with him on the court. I think it’s pretty straightforward.” – 10:06 AM

Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Daryl Morey on James Harden, who is not at 76ers media day today. Morey says he’ll continue to work on a Harden trade.
“He continues to seek a trade and we’re working with his representation to resolve that in the best way for the 76ers and hopefully all parties.” – 10:05 AM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Daryl Morey says that the Sixers are working with James Harden’s representation to find the best solution to his trade request. – 10:05 AM

Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Daryl Morey on James Harden:
“He’s not here today. He continues to seek a trade. We’re working with his representation to resolve that” #Sixers – 10:05 AM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Daryl Morey addresses James Harden saying he still seeks out a trade and they are doing their best to try and accommodate him #Sixers – 10:05 AM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Daryl Morey then addresses the James Harden situation.
“He continues to seek a trade and we are continuing to work with his representation to find the best solution for the 76ers and all parties.” – 10:05 AM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Morey, on Harden: “He continues to seek a trade, and we’re working with his representation to resolve that in the best way for the 76ers and for all parties.” – 10:05 AM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
James Harden to not be present at the Philadelphia 76ers’ Media Day sportando.basketball/en/james-harde… – 10:04 AM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden a no-show at Sixers Media Day inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… via @phillyinquirer – 9:48 AM

Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
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Austin Krell @NBAKrell
With James Harden now confirmed absent from Media Day, safe to say I will have the best beard there. – 9:43 AM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden not expected to show at media day, sources tell @YahooSports – 9:43 AM

Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is not expected to attend Media Day, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. – 9:41 AM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: In what’s expected to be a continued attempt to push for a trade, Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden isn’t in attendance for the team’s media day today. Harden remains upset that the organization hasn’t moved him to the Clippers. – 9:40 AM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
James Harden is not in Philadelphia for Media Day today as the 10-time All-Star awaits a trade from the 76ers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 9:40 AM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
New @PHLY_Sports
After a summer of discontent and rivals making major upgrades, it has only become clearer that James Harden and the Sixers need each other right now:
allphly.com/james-harden-a… – 8:07 AM

Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Pre-media day Sixers coverage:
-Will Maxey-Melton duo grow? (tinyurl.com/ywnku7me)
-Internal competitions on deck (tinyurl.com/43cne4jt)
-Where can Nurse make impact? (tinyurl.com/4nxjannd)
-‘Fun’ offseason over, Harden still the big story (tinyurl.com/mf5m9fdx) – 8:31 PM

Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Story: The Boston Celtics counter Milwaukee’s acquisition of Damian Lillard by going all in for former Bucks guard Jrue Holiday.
-Jrue’s extension options
-Celtics big man options
-Portland’s return
-Where this leaves 76ers & James Harden, on @hoopshype.
hoopshype.com/lists/jrue-hol… – 7:06 PM